terkadang

Terkadang is an Indonesian adverb meaning "sometimes" or "occasionally." It is used to indicate a non-regular frequency for actions, events, or states. In many contexts, terkadang can substitute for kadang-kadang or sesekali, though it may carry a slightly more formal or literary tone.

The word is formed from kadang, meaning "occasion" or "occasionally," with the productive prefix ter- common in Indonesian. The resulting form denotes a sporadic occurrence rather than a habitual one. While both terkadang and kadang-kadang express similar ideas, terkadang is usually written as a single-word form.

Usage: It appears in sentences either at the beginning or in the middle. Sounds natural: terkadang saya merasa lelah, or saya terkadang merasa lelah.

Examples:

- Terkadang dia terlambat.

- Cuaca di kota ini terkadang berubah drastis.

- Terkadang kita perlu berhenti sejenak.

See also: kadang-kadang, sesekali. References: In Indonesian dictionaries such as the Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia (KBBI), terkadang is defined as meaning "sometimes" or "occasionally."